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NHL play on Thursday includes a matchup in Ottawa, Ontario between the Ottawa Senators (44-30-7) and Carolina Hurricanes (47-29-5) at Canadian Tire Centre, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Senators rank sixth and the Hurricanes fourth in the Eastern Conference.
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Senators vs. Hurricanes: April 17 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Senators' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.9 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.8 | 11th |
| Shots | 29.3 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 23.37% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.88% | 19th |
Hurricanes' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.22 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.75 | 8th |
| Shots | 31.7 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 24.8 | 1st |
| Power Play % | 18.52% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.26% | 1st |
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Senators vs. Hurricanes Top Players
Senators
- Tim Stutzle has been important to Ottawa's offense this season, recording 76 points in 81 games.
- Drake Batherson is another of Ottawa's important contributors currently with 65 total points (24 goals and 41 assists) to his name.
- With 56 points through 79 games (11 goals and 45 assists), Jake Sanderson has been an important part of Ottawa's offensive attack this season.
- Linus Ullmark (24-14-3) has a 2.7 goals against average and a save percentage of .911 for Ottawa.
Hurricanes
- Sebastian Aho has racked up 74 points (0.9 per game) for Carolina, with 29 goals and 45 assists in 79 games (playing 19:36 per game).
- Seth Jarvis is one of the impact players on offense for Carolina with 67 total points (0.9 per game), with 32 goals and 35 assists in 73 games.
- Andrei Svechnikov's 19 goals and 27 assists add up to 46 points this season.
- Pyotr Kochetkov is 27-16-3 this season, amassing 1049 saves and giving up 121 goals (2.6 goals against average) with an .897 save percentage (39th in the league).
Senators vs. Hurricanes Injury Report
Senators
Artem Zub: Day-To-Day (Rest),
Thomas Chabot: Day-To-Day (Rest),
Hayden Hodgson: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Hurricanes
Sebastian Aho: Day-To-Day (Rest),
Jesper Fast: Out For Season (Neck),
Seth Jarvis: Day-To-Day (Rest),
Jordan Martinook: Day-To-Day (Rest),
Jaccob Slavin: Day-To-Day (Rest),
Jalen Chatfield: Day-To-Day (Rest),
Jordan Staal: Day-To-Day (Rest),
Jackson Blake: Day-To-Day (Rest)
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Senators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2025 | Canadiens | W 5-2 | Home |
| 4/13/2025 | Flyers | W 4-3 | Home |
| 4/15/2025 | Blackhawks | L 4-3 | Home |
| 4/17/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
Hurricanes' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12/2025 | Rangers | W 7-3 | Home |
| 4/13/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 4-1 | Home |
| 4/16/2025 | Canadiens | L 4-2 | Away |
| 4/17/2025 | Senators | - | Away |